Maslow’s Hierachy of Needs theory is a theory that describes the level of human needs that has been widely adopted and used by many academics and practitioners in the today management of modern organizations to boost organizational performances. However, it does not have at all the aspects of spiritual development. Therefore, this conceptual study is to carry on with the legacy and efforts of Islamization of knowledge by taking the basic level of human needs in the Maslow’s theory to be discussed, reviewed, and linked to the necessary framework of Islamic knowledge. The analysis of modern knowledge will be deliberated through the Islamic worldview perspective. This study will put forward the idea of Islamization through three (3) main approaches within the framework of Maslow’s theory namely, the knowledge of muamalah, adab (manners) and akhlak (morality) and finally the organizational culture. Through these three main approaches, an employee would be able to carry out his duty and responsibility effectively and thus, enhancing the organizational performance in a more holistic manner through syariat. The methodology used for this study is Hermeneutics approach which is the interpretation of text especially Ihyā’Ulumuddin written by Imam al- Ghāzalī.

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